2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 367 kg more than 1970 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Capri |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 300 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 | 1470 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |