1973 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, both 1973 Ford Capri and 1973 Matra-Simca M530 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Matra-Simca M530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Matra-Simca M530 (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Matra-Simca M530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Matra-Simca M530.
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 Matra-Simca M530 (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Matra-Simca M530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1973 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Capri | M530 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
