1975 Ford Capri vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 25 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 747 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weights approximately 85 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 796 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Capri | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
