1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 508 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
