1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 63 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
