2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE

To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 974 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
Make Ford Cadillac
Model Galaxy ESCALADE
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 397 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 565 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.4
Fuel Type Diesel Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 2713 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 5662 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2009 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1918 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3302 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L


 

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