2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1461 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-250 2008 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model F-250 911
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4198 cc 3596 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 0 HP
Torque 500 Nm 371 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 103 mm 82.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2856 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 64 L


 

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