1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |