2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-450 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | F-450 | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6700 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 1085 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | electric |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 95 L |