2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 2005 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 292 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.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 2005 Ford Ranger
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 8C Competizione Ranger
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 399 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1208 kg
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2920 mm