2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 94 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford F-150. 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
