2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 229 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. 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 F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1975 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 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-150 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |