1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 324 kg more than 2011 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | Cayman |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |