2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |