1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 655 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
