1978 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 32 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 703 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Capri | California |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
