1978 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 28 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 600 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | F-350 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 144 L |