2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Ford Fiesta 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) has 245 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1583 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 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 2006 Ford Fiesta. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
