1978 Ford Capri vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 33 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 891 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, 2011 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2011 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2011 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Capri | Stavic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |