1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2005 Ford Ranger
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Alfetta Ranger
Year Released 1975 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1275 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 45 L


 

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