2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-450. (399 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-450.
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 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 142 L |
