1978 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 395 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Capri | Carens |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |