1978 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 317 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Valiant | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Valiant | Capri |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |