2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 250 L |
