1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 38 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 705 kg more than 1986 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 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. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |