1978 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 625 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
