1970 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1977 Porsche 936 is newer by 7 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, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 403 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 936 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 700 kg |
