Ford Capri (1978 – 1986) vs Porsche 928 (1978 – 1982): specs compared
The Ford Capri is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. The Porsche 928 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.3 s. The Ford Capri has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Capri
1978 – 1986
|
Porsche
928
1978 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1986 | 1978 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 25 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 57 – 250 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 386 Nm | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 19.8 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 241 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 11.7 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 – 4,440 mm | 4,448 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,323 – 1,331 mm | 1,313 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,563 – 2,570 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 990 – 1,330 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.