2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (246 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 77 L |
