2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari F430 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F430 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4309 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |