2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1980 Porsche 911

To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.

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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-350 1980 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model F-350 911
Year Released 2009 1980
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5398 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 172 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1122 kg
Vehicle Length 5890 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3610 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 80 L


 

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