1969 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1616 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
