1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 378 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 212 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 80 L |
