2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 641 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2270 mm |
