2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2010 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 869 kg more than 2010 Ford S-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford S-Max, 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford S-Max. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2612 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
