1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
