1978 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Vauxhall Velox (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 208 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Vauxhall Velox (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1965 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Velox |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |