2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-150 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
