2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (341 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 1326 kg more than 2009 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-150 2009 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model F-150 911
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4195 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 203 HP 341 HP
Engine RPM 4350 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2856 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 67 L


 

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