1970 Porsche 914 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 522 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 914 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 74 L |
