1979 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 235 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 356 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 66 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 | 1090 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
