1975 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 695 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2920 mm |
