1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country (118 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 655 kg more than 1974 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.
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1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Capri |
Year Released | 1942 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 54 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |