2013 Cadillac ESCALADE vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE and 2013 Lincoln MKS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2013 Lincoln MKS. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 Lincoln MKS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 797 kg more than 2013 Lincoln MKS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lincoln MKS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lincoln MKS. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lincoln MKS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | 2013 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | ESCALADE | MKS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 397 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2713 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
