2006 Ford E-350 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | E-350 | 930 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |