1978 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 31 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 3,695 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 1130 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Capri | G37 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
