1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 567 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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1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Capri |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |