2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1300 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 865 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2008 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Ford | Maybach |
Model | Ranger | 57 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |