1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 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 (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 74 L |
