1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 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 (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |