1977 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Capri | 1600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |