1960 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 747 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2990 mm |
