2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 642 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2895 mm |
