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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 234 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). 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 | 1290 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |