2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Ranger | 130 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |