1971 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 30 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 138 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Capri | W12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
