1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 853 kg more than 1973 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 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Newport | Capri |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2570 mm |
