1969 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 426 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.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 92 L |