2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. Both 2003 Ford Taurus and 2012 Porsche Cayenne are equipped with a 2,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 655 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taurus | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
