1973 Ford Capri vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1989 TVR 400 is newer by 16 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR 400 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Capri | 400 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
