2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 430 would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 466 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | 430 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |