2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-250 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 73 L |
