2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 598 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Cadillac Catera | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |