2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Panamera and 2011 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Panamera | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
