1991 Ford Probe vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1991 Ford Probe and 1991 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1991 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Probe weights approximately 75 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Probe. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Probe | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Probe | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
