2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 1560 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |