1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 428 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
