1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 4 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.

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.

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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre 1978 Ford Capri
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model 2-Litre Capri
Year Released 1948 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2570 mm