1979 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 27 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 495 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.
Because 1979 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 2006 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
