1974 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |