1997 Ferrari F310 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F310 is newer by 23 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 2,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 432 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F310.
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. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F310 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F310 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F310 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
