2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Porsche 911

To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 597 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Explorer 2010 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model Explorer 911
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4013 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2077 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1311 mm
Wheelbase Size 3320 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 64 L


 

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