1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 187 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1115 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
