2010 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 112 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Escape | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1833 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
