1978 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 3 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 77 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini. 1981 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
