2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Five Hundred | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |