1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 540 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
