1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1989 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-150 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1260 mm |
