1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 77 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Taunus | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Capri |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
