2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
