1978 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1983 Lancia Prisma is newer by 5 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lancia Prisma (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
