2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 314 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus. 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 2000 Ford Taurus. 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taurus | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
