2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 652 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Panamera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 Panamera (520 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (476 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Expedition | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
