1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 370 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2415 mm |
