1978 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1125 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.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Capri | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
