2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 1196 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |
