1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Austin Maestro is newer by 5 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro, 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, 1983 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Maestro | Capri |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
