2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | TE-50 | 993 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |