2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 446 kg more than 1974 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Escalade | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |