1970 Ford Capri vs. 2006 MG ZT-T
To start off, 2006 MG ZT-T 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG ZT-T (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 MG ZT-T weights approximately 712 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.
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, 2006 MG ZT-T (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2006 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Capri | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
