2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Ford Explorer and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Ford Explorer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Explorer.
Because 2006 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Explorer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Explorer | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Explorer | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |