2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 210 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Maverick 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.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |