2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-150 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2360 mm |
