2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 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 71 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 264 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |