2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Cadillac SRX 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. 2006 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | SRX | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |