1970 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1973 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 481 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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