2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 462 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | 420 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |