1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 24 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. 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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |