1970 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 610 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.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Capri | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
