1974 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 203 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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Carlton |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |