1982 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 126 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 126 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3010 mm |
