1972 AMC Matador vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 1 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 568 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri. 1972 AMC Matador 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. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Matador | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |