1978 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Mahindra CL

To start off, 2004 Mahindra CL is newer by 26 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra CL weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.

Because 2004 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mahindra CL will offer significantly more control. 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 (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra CL.

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