2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | E-350 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |