1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 485 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |
