2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac Escalade and 2012 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 591 kg more than 2012 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Flex |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
