1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 1 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 368 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | El Camino | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |