1975 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 32 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 340 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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Capri | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2636 mm |