1973 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1973 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |