1970 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 39 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Capri | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
