1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 771 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Ranger |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |