1978 Ford Capri vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 157 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Capri | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
