1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Ranger |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 322 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 74 L |