1973 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |