1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Holden Nova

To start off, 1995 Holden Nova 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 48 kg more than 1995 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Holden Nova, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Nova.

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