1991 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 225 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2416 mm |
