2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Panamera | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
