2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2008 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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | 420 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |