1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (138 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1976 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
