2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 186 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford TE-50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | TE-50 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
