2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-350. (620 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2270 mm |
