1970 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 2 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 271 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Capri | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
