2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 2 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 423 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Territory. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Territory |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 516 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |