1976 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1976 Ford Capri and 1976 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (102 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Torana weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Torana |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
