2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 930. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-150 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
