1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1882 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Ranger |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |