2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 237 kg more than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Mustang | Escalade |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |