1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 49 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 411 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2840 mm |
