1970 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1990 Subaru Justy is newer by 20 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, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Justy. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 343 kg more than 1990 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Justy. (96 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1990 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Capri | Justy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
