2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2227 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche Cayman | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Porsche | Lincoln |
Model | Cayman | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3385 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2870 mm |