2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 887 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Cayman | Edge |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
