1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 286 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 2009 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Ranger |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |