2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (109 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fiesta | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
