1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1995 Ford Ranger

To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 407 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano 1995 Ford Ranger
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Caimano Ranger
Year Released 1971 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1278 cc 4014 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 86 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 305 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1048 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1100 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2840 mm


 

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