1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 243 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
