1973 Chrysler Charger 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 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 350 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 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Capri |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |