2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Ford Focus 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 209 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. 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 (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |
