2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 140 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1415 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
