2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 545 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | E-350 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 476 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 89 L |