1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1997 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
