1984 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 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 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 944 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 245 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |