2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Lincoln LS 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 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 956 kg more than 2006 Lincoln LS.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lincoln LS. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Escalade | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
