2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera

To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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 (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 890 kg more than 2004 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 2004 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 (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Fiesta 2013 Porsche Panamera
Make Ford Porsche
Model Fiesta Panamera
Year Released 2004 2013
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1388 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line single
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 542 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.5 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Electric
Top Speed 166 km/hour 306 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.2 seconds 3.8 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Single Speed
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1995 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2114 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1418 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2920 mm


 

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