1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 222 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1212 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
