2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-350 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 76 L |