1969 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 912 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 912 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 61 L |