1983 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1983 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 924 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
