1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 555 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 82 L |
