2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 401 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |