1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 735 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
