1986 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 178 kg more than 1986 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |