1970 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 35 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 10 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.

Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Capri 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Capri Passat
Year Released 1970 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.7 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.4 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 19.0:1
Top Speed 196 km/hour 204 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1103 kg 1368 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 62 L


 

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