2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 429 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-250 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 89 L |