1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 453 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |