1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 248 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Ranger |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3200 mm |