1972 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 496 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 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
