1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair 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 183 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 415 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Corsair | Cayman |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |