2004 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus 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 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 614 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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 Focus. 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Focus | Panamera |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 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 | 1356 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |