1969 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |