2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 148 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma, 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, 2012 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Ranger | Croma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |
