1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
