1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (217 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 649 kg more than 1998 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 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 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 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 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:
1998 Porsche 911 | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3050 mm |