2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo

To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 776 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Ranger 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
Make Ford Maserati
Model Ranger Gran Turismo
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4750 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1208 kg 1984 kg
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2942 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 75 L


 

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