1970 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1982 Peugeot 505 is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |