1975 Ford Capri vs. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet (256 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 302 kg more than 1975 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, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1991 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Capri | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
