1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 228 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1323 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |