1956 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 600 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
