2009 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Flex would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 854 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Flex | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
