2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 153 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranger | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
