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 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 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 153 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 220 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 | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |