1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 438 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 Pontiac Sunfire, 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 Pontiac Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Capri | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
