1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zephyr | Cayman |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2416 mm |