2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 37 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, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 137 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
Because 1970 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |