2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 29 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. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 240 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | TL-50 | Capri |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1062 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 58 L |