1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 774 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Deauville | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Capri |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |