1978 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Ford Econoline
To start off, 2003 Ford Econoline is newer by 25 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Econoline (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1180 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.
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, 2003 Ford Econoline (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2003 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3510 mm |
