1973 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 129 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Capri | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |