1975 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Kia Joice

To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 23 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 375 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, 1998 Kia Joice, 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Capri 1998 Kia Joice
Make Ford Kia
Model Capri Joice
Year Released 1975 1998
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1977 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 55 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2730 mm


 

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