1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 426 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari Dino | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2990 mm |
