2010 Ford Edge vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 262 kg more than 2010 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Edge | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 117 L |
