1973 Porsche 917 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 448 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 212 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 917 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 917 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1591 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1010 kg |
