1979 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 9 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 372 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. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1979 Chevrolet Malibu 1970 Ford Capri
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Malibu Capri
Year Released 1979 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1103 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2570 mm