1978 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1978 Ford Capri and 1967 Ford Cortina are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Cortina (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina.
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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |