2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-450 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-450 | 911 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6700 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 1085 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 67 L |