1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Ranger |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |