1970 Ford Capri vs. 1973 ZIL 117
To start off, 1973 ZIL 117 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1849 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 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1973 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Capri | 117 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 2952 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3310 mm |