1975 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 102 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Capri 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
Make Ford Mitsubishi
Model Capri Starion
Year Released 1975 1988
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 88 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 164 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1023 kg 1125 kg