1970 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 147 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Capri | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
