1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 261 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2840 mm |