1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 677 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV6 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |