1970 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 295 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
