1958 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 220 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
