1976 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, both 1976 Ford Capri and 1976 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 15 (59 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Renault 15 (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Capri | 15 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
