2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1574 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Bantam. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam 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.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Bantam | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 397 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |