1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Capri |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |