2008 Ford GT vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |