1978 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 505 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |