1978 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1985 Holden Statesman is newer by 7 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 552 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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1985 Holden Statesman 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. 1985 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1985 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Statesman |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |