2008 Ford E-250 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. 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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 993. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-250 | 993 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 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 | 1107 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2280 mm |
