1974 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 285 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |