1973 Ford Capri vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 40 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1268 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Ford Capri | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Capri | Touareg |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |