1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 172 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Ranger |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1040 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |