1969 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |