1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 176 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 | 714 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 83 L |