2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2008 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranger | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |