1973 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 32 kg more than 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |