2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 436 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2006 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 2006 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestar | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Freestar | Cayman |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |