2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri 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 219 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 520 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Cayman | Capri |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 1593 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
