2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 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) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Porsche 911. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 354 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) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2340 mm |
