1978 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 930 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |