2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 102 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 839 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Escalade | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
