1978 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 505 kg more than 1978 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
