1971 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 458 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Ranger |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |