1975 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Sunbeam Chamois

To start off, both 1975 Ford Capri and 1975 Sunbeam Chamois 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 17 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Capri 1975 Sunbeam Chamois
Make Ford Sunbeam
Model Capri Chamois
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Size 1298 cc 875 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 985 kg 715 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2090 mm