1975 Ford LTD vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 550 kg more than 2013 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | LTD | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1304 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2415 mm |
