Ford Capri (1969 – 1974) vs Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1972 – 1973): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 204 km/h. The Ford Capri uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 11.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,262 mm, the Ford Capri is 160 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera RS. The Ford Capri dates from 1969 – 1974, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS from 1972 – 1973.
| Specification |
Ford
Capri
1969 – 1974
|
Porsche
911 Carrera RS
1972 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1974 | 1972 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 180 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 235 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 22.7 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 134 – 204 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 11.3 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,102 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,558 – 2,560 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 – 1,100 kg | 1,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.