1974 Ford Capri vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 34 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri.
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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Capri | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2970 mm |
