1978 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 16 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 630 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
