1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 695 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 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Capri | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |