1978 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 20 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
