1990 Eagle Summit vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Eagle Summit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Summit. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Summit, 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Summit. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Summit | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Summit | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |