2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 144 L |
