1973 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Capri | 1200 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |