1970 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 445 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |