2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | GranSport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |