1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 762 kg more than 1962 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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 256 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |