1982 Porsche 944 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 373 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Porsche 944 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 944 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 115 L |