2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac XLR 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | XLR | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
