1992 Ford Aerostar vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 425 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, 1992 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Aerostar | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Aerostar | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |