1990 Austin Maestro vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Austin Maestro is newer by 12 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 117 kg more than 1990 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Austin Maestro | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |