1970 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 912 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |