2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 930 kg more than 1993 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Aspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Panamera | Aspire |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 37 L |
