2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 125 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | 968 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 92 L |