1978 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 12 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, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 139 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1990 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |