2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 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 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-350 | 968 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 74 L |