2008 Ford F-150 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 Ford F-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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-150 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 92 L |
