1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 605 kg more than 1992 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Festiva | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |
