1970 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 26 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, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 113 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1996 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | Spider |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |