2001 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Carrera GT | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3193 mm |
