1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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 (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |