1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 17 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 525 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |
