1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 527 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Capri |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
