1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 392 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Ranger |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |