1978 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 441 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Capri | 340 R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
