1993 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 15 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 4,943 cc, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (742 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 655 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 625 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, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro 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:
1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Lotec | Ford |
Model | Testa de Oro | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1593 cc |
Horse Power | 742 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 900 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1025 kg |