1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP) has 263 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 646 kg more than 1976 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1976 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Capri |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
