1983 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 9 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 410 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Capri | 968 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 92 L |
