1979 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler 1609 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 1609 | Capri |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1811 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |