1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 683 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |
