1998 Dodge Copperhead vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 28 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Copperhead should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 46 kg more than 1998 Dodge Copperhead.
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, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Copperhead will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Copperhead | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Copperhead | Capri |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2699 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
