1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 283 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1323 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |