2005 Ford E-250 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 834 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-250. (388 Nm). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-250 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
