1978 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 12 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |