1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Caprice and 1979 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 630 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Capri |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |