1967 Fiat 125 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 292 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125.
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 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |