1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 252 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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 (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1212 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2990 mm |
