1966 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 633 kg more than 1966 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 (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |
