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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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 @ 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. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 5967 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 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 | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
