2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 244 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taurus | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
