1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1964 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1964 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Pontiac Tempest | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Tempest | Capri |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3524 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2570 mm |
