1977 Fiat 132 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 1977 Fiat 132 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1212 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |
