1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 675 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Ranger |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 257 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
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 | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |