2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1567 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Mustang | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
