1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 685 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |
