1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 420 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
