1974 Ford Capri vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2325 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Capri | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3340 mm |
