1979 Ford Capri vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Capri | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 346 HP |
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 | 995 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |