1975 Ford Capri vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Renault 8 (95 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 170 kg more than 1964 Renault 8.
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 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Capri | 8 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |