1973 Rover P5B vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 570 kg more than 1986 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P5B | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
