2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-250 | 917 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 798 kg |
