2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Ford Ranger 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 259 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
