2007 Maserati Spyder vs. 2010 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 273 kg more than 2010 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, 2007 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2007 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Maserati Spyder 2010 Ford Ranger
Make Maserati Ford
Model Spyder Ranger
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 2300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 1447 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5171 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3193 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 74 L


 

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