1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 696 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick LeSabre 1978 Ford Capri
Make Buick Ford
Model LeSabre Capri
Year Released 1976 1978
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 91 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1686 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2570 mm


 

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