1996 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 209 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3193 mm |