1973 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 565 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.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Capri | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
