1978 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 338 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |