2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 394 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-150 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |