1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 24 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Capri |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2570 mm |
