2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |