2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | F-350 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
