1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 545 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 714 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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BBi Turbo | Capri |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 653 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
