1958 Ford Anglia vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 560 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Anglia | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |
