2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
