1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |
