1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1970 Rover 3.5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1969 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, 1970 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Capri | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |