1970 Ford Capri vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith is newer by 25 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 43 kg more than 1995 TVR Griffith.
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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Capri | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
