1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1970 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.
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1978 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Capri |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 58 L |