1978 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 349 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Capri | Valiant |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |