1984 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 174 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |