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 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 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 1004 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 (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 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 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
