1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
