1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
