2006 Ford F-150 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-150 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-150 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |