1973 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Capri |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
