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 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 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 691 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 (176 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

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