1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 14 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |
