2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | 944 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |