1978 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 372 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 906 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
