1985 Maserati 420 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
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 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | 420 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3193 mm |
