1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 56 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 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 63 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
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 | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 19.8:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |