1970 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, both 1970 Ford Capri and 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Capri | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 107 L |
