1981 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 981 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 361 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |