1957 Ford Popular vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 592 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Popular | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2415 mm |
