1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 11 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 584 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, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Ford | De Tomaso |
| Model | Capri | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
