1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 88 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
