1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fiesta | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
