2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2002 Ford GT 40 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT 40 | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |