1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1462 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |