1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 277 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3200 mm |
