1970 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 36 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 612 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.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |