1970 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Lotus 72
To start off, both 1970 Ford Capri and 1970 Lotus 72 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1970 Lotus 72 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Capri | 72 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 530 kg |
