2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 62 kg more than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2000 Ford Taurus, 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taurus | Cayman |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |