1984 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 14 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 935 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |