2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 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 18 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-350 | 993 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 341 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2280 mm |