1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ford Capri

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 488 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Corvette 1974 Ford Capri
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Capri
Year Released 1995 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5727 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 97 HP
Torque 570 Nm 151 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2570 mm


 

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