1972 Ford Torino vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 357 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Torino | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
