2004 Ford E-250 vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Porsche 911 (621 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-250. (389 Nm). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-250 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
