1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 24 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
