1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 429 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |