1970 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Peugeot Quasar

To start off, 1984 Peugeot Quasar is newer by 14 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, 1984 Peugeot Quasar (600 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri.

Because 1984 Peugeot Quasar is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar will offer significantly more control. 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) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. (133 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. 1984 Peugeot Quasar has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Peugeot Quasar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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