2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Ford F-250 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. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | Cayman | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 132 L |