1974 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 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 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 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 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 914 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |