2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 619 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-150 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
