1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 18 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 59 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Capri |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |