2012 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-250.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-250 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-250 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
