1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 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 112 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |