1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |