1994 Acura NSX vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 16 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 225 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, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | NSX | Capri |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |