1979 Buick Century vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 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. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 368 kg more than 1973 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Capri |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |