1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Capri |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |