1948 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 663 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Buick 40 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1032 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
