1974 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 914 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |