2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 911. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 79 L |
