1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1970 Cadillac DeVille and 1970 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1002 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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1970 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2570 mm |