1977 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Capri | Discovery |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |