1970 Ford Capri vs. 2003 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2003 TVR Tamora is newer by 33 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 73 kg more than 2003 TVR Tamora.
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, 2003 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2003 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Capri | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83 mm |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
