1974 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2416 mm |
