1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 115 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 Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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 Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Capri |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 83 L |
