1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 36 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Capri | Montego |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
