1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 467 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 1700 | Capri |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |