1970 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 24 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 968 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
