1971 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 233 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Capri | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |