1972 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500.
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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Capri | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Capri | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
