1980 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 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. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Capri | P5B |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |