They are not the same concept. Rack and pinion is a specific mechanical structure responsible for converting the rotation of the steering wheel into the steering of the wheels; while power steering is an auxiliary system designed to reduce the amount of effort required by the driver during steering.

In 1965, Ford introduced the Ford Mustang, which became the first mass-produced American model to widely adopt rack-and-pinion steering. The launch of the Ford Mustang marked an important step for American automakers in steering technology and also represented the increasing demand for better handling in the U.S. market.

From May 13 to 15, 2025, Lagos, West Africa - Foshan Diamond Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (DKM) will participate in the highly anticipated West Africa Automotive Show (WAAS) and sincerely invites new and old customers to visit the booth to discuss cooperation. This grand event will be held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

Exhibition information: ● Exhibition name: Automechanika Dubai 2025 ● Exhibition date: December 9 to 11, 2025 ● Exhibition location: Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE

The exhibition will be held at the International Exhibition Center EXPO in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, from April 15 to 17, 2025. We sincerely invite all customers and partners to visit our booth and look forward to discussing industry trends with you, showcasing our latest products and technologies, and deepening our cooperative relationship.

The steering systems of midsize sedans and SUVs are more complex, and the weight of the rack and pinion steering system may increase slightly. Generally speaking, the steering system weight of such vehicles is about 5 to 7 kilograms.

The structure of the recirculating ball steering system is relatively complex, involving screws, nuts, recirculating steel balls and multiple connecting rod components. This complexity makes the system more time-consuming and costly to manufacture and repair. In contrast, the rack and pinion steering system has a simple structure, consisting only of a rack and a pinion, which makes it cheaper to manufacture and relatively easy to maintain.

A rack and pinion steering system is a mechanical steering system that uses the interaction of a rack and pinion to convert the rotational motion of the steering wheel into lateral movement of the wheels. This relatively simple design is very efficient and has been widely used in many vehicles, including cars, SUVs and light trucks.

Although the basic design of the two is similar, the steering ratio of the power system is usually designed to be lower due to the addition of the power system, while the manual system tends to have a higher steering ratio.

The following are some common names for hydraulic steering gears: 1. Power Steering System 2. Assisted Steering 3. Hydraulic Power Steering System 4. Rack and Pinion Steering 5. Hydraulic Assist System