1995 Daewoo No 1 vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is newer by 17 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1995 Daewoo No 1. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1995 Daewoo No 1.

Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Daewoo No 1, 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Daewoo No 1. (137 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Daewoo No 1. 1995 Daewoo No 1 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Daewoo No 1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Daewoo No 1 1978 Ford Capri
Make Daewoo Ford
Model No 1 Capri
Year Released 1995 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 2994 cc
Horse Power 89 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 263 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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