1996 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Ulysse and 1996 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 220 kg more than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Because 1996 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 1996 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 1996 Fiat Ulysse (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Ulysse | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ulysse | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
