1993 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1993 Pontiac Firebird 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Firebird (275 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 265 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. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1993 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1993 Pontiac Firebird 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.

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