2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 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 846 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Taurus. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |