2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (315 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 996 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-150 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
