1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 365 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.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |