2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
