2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-150 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
