1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 9 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. Both 1987 Ford Sierra and 1978 Ford Capri are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 175 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |