2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 369 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-150. 2008 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche GT2 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche GT2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-150 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2360 mm |
