1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Eldorado | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
