1969 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 914 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
