2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | ST 460 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
