2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 362 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | Cayman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |