2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
