1974 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 10 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 446 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Capri | 3500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |