2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1487 kg more than 2000 Porsche 996.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | 996 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2360 mm |
