1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
