1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 21 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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 E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2154 mm |
