1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 23 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 944 | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 944 | F-250 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2680 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3967 mm |