2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 423 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 64 L |
