1984 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |