1979 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 990 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |