1975 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1975 Ford Capri and 1975 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volkswagen SP2 (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen SP2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1975 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Capri | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
