1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 600 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Capri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
