1975 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 28 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M14 weights approximately 127 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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Capri | M14 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
