2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | E-350 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |