1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Valiant and 1971 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 358 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Capri |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3521 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
