2011 Porsche Cayman vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Cayman and 2011 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 384 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka, 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 2011 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Cayman | Ka |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1306 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
