1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 19 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Bigua | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |