1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300.
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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
