1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1975 Citroen Dyane and 1975 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 395 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen Dyane | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Dyane | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |