1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2281 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
