2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 261 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | 420 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |