2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-450 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
