2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.

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