1998 Ford Explorer vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Ford Explorer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 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 450 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Explorer | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
