1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 767 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Cuneo | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |
