1975 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1965 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Capri | Victor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
