1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 778 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | 904 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |