1971 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 518 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 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 1958 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Capri | P5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
