1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 760 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Ranger |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2990 mm |