2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Ford Freestar 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 151 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 263 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 Freestar. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Freestar |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |