1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 11 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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
