1970 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 132 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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Capri | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2352 mm |