2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (316 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 243 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2415 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
