2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-350 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 453 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.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 67 L |
