2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 304 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
