1970 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 396 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Capri | E-Type |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 81 L |