2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 714 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Escalade | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |