1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
