1969 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 18 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), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 229 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 924 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 66 L |