1978 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Holden Gemini.
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, 1979 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
