1970 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 9 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 55 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, 1979 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |