1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 219 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

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