1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |