1981 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 96 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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:
1981 Ford Capri | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Carlton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |