1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranchero | 930 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3299 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |