1973 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1976 Holden Gemini is newer by 3 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Holden Gemini.
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, 1976 Holden Gemini (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1976 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
