1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 107 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 914 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 914 | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |