1970 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 41 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 825 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Capri | Camaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |