2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 58 L |