2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Ford E-250
To start off, 2010 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-250. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-250 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-250, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-250. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | E-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4717 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |