2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 499 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. 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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-250 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | 924 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2478 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |