1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari F40 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F40 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
