2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 9 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 225 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2415 mm |
