1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 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 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
