1969 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 15 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), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 370 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 944 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |