1980 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 37 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Capri | 411 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |