1962 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 125 L |