2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-150 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |