2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 125 L |
