2001 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | Cayman |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4346 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |