2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 369 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |