2008 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 438 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Focus | Panamera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2920 mm |