1979 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 29 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 17 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, 2008 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Focus |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |