2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1264 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2570 mm |
