1969 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 361 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 944 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 222 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 | 984 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |
