1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 215 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Ford |
| Model | Aero-Willys 2600 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
