2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 993.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-450 | 993 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2280 mm |
