1978 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 185 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

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