2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Excursion | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2920 mm |
