1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 166 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | 037 Rallye | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |