2006 Ford E-350 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | E-350 | 944 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2390 mm |