1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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, 2009 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
