2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1578 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
