1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Camaro 1970 Ford Capri
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Capri
Year Released 1989 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4295 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 138 HP
Torque 376 Nm 236 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 8.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2570 mm


 

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