1970 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 163 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 Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Capri | Colorado |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |