1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
