1970 Ford Capri vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 27 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 527 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Capri | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |