2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 999 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 477 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
