1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1977 Chrysler 1610 is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler 1610 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler 1610 weights approximately 93 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, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler 1610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 1610 | Capri |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |