1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F50 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 64 L |
