1978 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 33 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 644 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
