1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 611 kg more than 2010 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Ranger |
Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 209 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |