1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Ranger |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3200 mm |