2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 225 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | 928 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 66 L |
