1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 540 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
