1970 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport
To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 31 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 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 342 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. (106 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport 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. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2001 Suzuki EV Sport | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Capri | EV Sport |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 398 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |