2009 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 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 (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 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 2009 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 (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
