1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 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. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
