1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1999 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-150 | 944 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |