1968 Steyr 650T vs. 1974 Ford Capri

To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 645 kg more than 1968 Steyr 650T. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1968 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1968 Steyr 650T 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.

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