1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2416 mm |
