1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1386 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |