1975 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 20 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 231 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.
Because 1975 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Capri | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |