1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 1 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 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Valiant | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |