1978 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 435 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Capri | Bora |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |