1978 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 116 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 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, 1957 Talbot Lago America (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1957 Talbot Lago America | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Capri | Lago America |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |