2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | Cayman |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |