2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 912 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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-250 (495 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | 912 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 61 L |