1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 645 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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Capri |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |