1972 Chrysler Charger 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 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 270 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler Charger | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5561 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
