2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 32 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | 420 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1180 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |