1978 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 271 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ford Capri 2005 Ford Mustang
Make Ford Ford
Model Capri Mustang
Year Released 1978 2005
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2294 cc 4009 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 100.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 60.1 mm 84.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1116 kg 1387 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 61 L


 

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