1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 202 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
