2008 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Cayman | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3386 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 142 L |
