1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 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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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre 1970 Ford Capri
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model 2-Litre Capri
Year Released 1949 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 76 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2570 mm