1970 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 8 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 131 kg more than 1978 Renault 5.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 56 L |