2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 49 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (354 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |