1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 183 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |