1998 Ford Explorer vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Explorer | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
