2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 70 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
