1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2072 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Ranger |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |