2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Cayman | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 2292 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2780 mm |
