1973 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 11 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 7 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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 (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Capri | Stellar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |