2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 854 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Expedition | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
