1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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 Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 4.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
