2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 448 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-350 | 993 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2280 mm |