1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Maverick | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |