1970 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 37 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, 2007 Saturn Sky (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Capri | Sky |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |