1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 868 kg more than 2005 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, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2990 mm |
