1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 1979 Ford Capri

To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Daewoo Prince 1979 Ford Capri
Make Daewoo Ford
Model Prince Capri
Year Released 1998 1979
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 108 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4380 mm


 

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