1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 218 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 365 GTB | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 64 L |
