1978 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 18 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
