2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1436 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Five Hundred | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 385 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 89 L |