2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex 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 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 70 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 393 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 Flex, 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 (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Flex |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
