1970 Ford Capri vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 30 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 12 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 354 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Capri | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
