2006 Ford Territory vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Territory | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Territory | Escalade |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |