1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1984 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |
