2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 418 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, 2008 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | Spyder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |