2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 794 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Panamera | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
