1978 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 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. Both 1978 Ford Capri and 1986 Ford Sierra are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 148 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Sierra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |