2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | E-150 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
