1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Because 2011 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 2011 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1997 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Ranger |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3193 mm |