1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1976 Ford Maverick 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Maverick | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |