2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (245 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 301 kg more than 2007 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 (529 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
