2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-350 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2895 mm |
