2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 426 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 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 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Five Hundred | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |