1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |