1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford F-250 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2360 mm |