1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 11 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 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:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |