2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 508 kg more than 2009 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger. 2013 Cadillac ATS has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Ranger | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Ford | Cadillac |
Model | Ranger | ATS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1805 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |