1978 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912.
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, 1969 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 912 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |
