2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 201 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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 @ 4300 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |