2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 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 148 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 586 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | F-250 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3075 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 98 L |