1978 Buick Estate vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 927 kg more than 1962 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1962 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
