1975 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia

To start off, 1997 Skoda Felicia is newer by 22 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 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 1 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1997 Skoda Felicia, 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, 1997 Skoda Felicia (95 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Capri 1997 Skoda Felicia
Make Ford Skoda
Model Capri Felicia
Year Released 1975 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 985 kg 920 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2460 mm


 

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