1978 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Ford Royale
To start off, 1998 Ford Royale is newer by 20 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1998 Ford Royale, 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, 1998 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1998 Ford Royale | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Royale |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
