1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |