2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 940 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Escalade | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 114 L |
