1978 Ford Capri vs. 1964 Singer Vogue III

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Singer Vogue III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Singer Vogue III would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Singer Vogue III. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Singer Vogue III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 24 kg more than 1964 Singer Vogue III. 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.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ford Capri 1964 Singer Vogue III
Make Ford Singer
Model Capri Vogue III
Year Released 1978 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2294 cc 1592 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 60.1 mm 76.2 mm
Top Speed 187 km/hour 148 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1116 kg 1092 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 47 L


 

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