1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |
