1980 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |