1970 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 10 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Chevette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 36 L |