1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-450. (399 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-450.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 4379 mm |
