1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1997 Porsche 911 and 1997 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150. 1997 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Porsche 911 | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 537 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3050 mm |